QA Analysts at AKQA ensure that all projects are delivered to specification and quality goals. Their rigorous attention to detail, analytical thinking, process focus and planning skills ensure project teams exceed client expectations.

At AKQA, we have a culture of excellence in Software Development and Marketing Technology and pride ourselves on our track record of helping our clients leverage CMS features. Our Quality Assurance team ensures the quality and optimal release of all engineering products to help clients realise only the best iteration of each solution.

At AKQA, you'll work in an innovative and inclusive culture surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You'll also have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. Located in Melbourne, we work in a hybrid WFH model, with three days in the studio each week.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Execute various manual and automation testing activities.
• Work within project squad team to deliver projects at highest quality and within budget.
• Analyse complex business and data requirements to devise effective test cases.
• Create and maintain automation test suite for regression testing.
• Devise effective test plan for different projects.
• Create defects into JIRA management system and ensure they are resolved within required timeline.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot defects to pinpoint root cause of a defect.
• Ensures the quality of work being produced is of the highest standard.
• Continuous improvement of testing practices for continued efficiencies and high standard for all work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Extensive experience in functional testing, integration testing, and cross-device testing for native mobile applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to uncover root cause of application defects.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Ability to create test plan and test case documentation.
• Experience in mobile automated testing using tools like Appium (including Webdriver.io) or Detox.
• Experience in web automated testing using tools like Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium WebDriver will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing will be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge in web technologies.
• Experience in various Content Management System (CMS) platforms such as Sitecore, Adobe AEM, Contentful, etc. will be advantageous.
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Sciences or similar preferred.
• Excellent time management skills, enabling you to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate application defects.
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.